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Spirit Airlines adding nonstop routes from Las Vegas to Albuquerque, Boise, Reno

Mar 17, 2022

Spirit Airlines announced an expansion in the West with new nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Boise, Albuqueque and Reno. 

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Law
Passengers deplane from an airplane after landing at the Albuquerque International Sunport on Nov. 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

Nov 25, 2021
As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A line loops through security at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport as travelers return to the skies after mostly staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Banking On Busy Summer Travel Season, Airlines Add More Flights And New Routes

May 07, 2021
Amid a sudden surge in demand for domestic travel, especially to beach destinations and national parks, decimated airlines are adding service to new markets as they try to inch back to profitability.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
When airlines cancel flights and offer no other options to get to your destination within a reasonable amount of time, they are legally obligated to offer a refund.

Airlines Offer Vouchers, Credits For Canceled Flights. Customers Want Cash

Apr 21, 2020
A new survey suggests nearly 60 million Americans are losing money because of canceled plans. And would-be travelers are getting the runaround, even when they are legally entitled to a full refund.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A lone passenger walks past the north checkpoint at Denver International Airport on April 1, which was closed because of a lack of traffic as a statewide stay-at-home order remains in effect to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

To Stay Aloft With Federal Aid, Airlines Must Keep Flying

Apr 02, 2020
To get a share of $50 billion in aid, airlines must maintain minimal service to where they fly now, and no consolidating flights between carriers.
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Goats and Soda
Travelers have lots of new coronavirus-related questions about booking — and canceling — flights.

Coronavirus Travel Tips: To Fly Or Not To Fly? What Happens If You Cancel?

Mar 06, 2020
Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A flight information board displays canceled incoming flights from Italy at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, last month. Airlines are slashing hundreds of flights amid fear of the spreading coronavirus.

Coronavirus Fears Lead To Canceled Flights And Concerns Within The Travel Industry

Mar 04, 2020
Companies are canceling employee travel and airlines are slashing hundreds of flights amid fear of the spreading coronavirus. The slump is hitting the travel industry and related businesses hard.
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Newscast headlines

New Flights Planned From Carlsbad, CA To Reno, Las Vegas

Oct 24, 2018

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A small commercial airline that flies out of Carlsbad, California is planning new service to Reno and Las Vegas.

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Around the Nation
The downtown Houston skyline and flooded Highway 288 are shown on Sunday.

With Rain Lessening In Houston, Airports And Ports Begin Opening

Aug 30, 2017
As the heavy rains have let up in Houston, officials are assessing when they can reopen the city's port and airports. Both airports opened with limited service Wednesday. The port will take longer.
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The Two-Way
A Delta plane is seen on the tarmac in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on July 14.

Delta Flights Grounded For Hours Due To Worldwide System Outage

Aug 08, 2016
For hours, all Delta flights that had not yet departed were grounded. Delta says a power outage was responsible for the computer failure; Georgia Power says the problem was with Delta's equipment.
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The Two-Way
Passengers walk across the tarmac at Jose Marti International Airport after arriving on a charter plane operated by American Airlines January 19, 2015, in Havana, Cuba. The Department of Transportation has approved scheduled flights from the U.S. to Cuba

Scheduled Flights To Cuba Approved For As Early As This Fall

Jun 10, 2016
The Department of Transportation has authorized six U.S. airlines to schedule round-trip flights from the U.S to some cities in Cuba. The DOT has not yet approved any flights to Havana.
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Newscast headlines

JetBlue To Add Direct Flights Between Reno And Long Beach

Mar 24, 2016

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Reno-Tahoe International Airport is adding a new daily, non-stop service to Long Beach, California this year.

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The Two-Way

U.S. And Cuba To Re-Establish Commercial Air Travel Next Week

Feb 12, 2016
The U.S. and Cuba will sign a civil aviation agreement in Havana on Tuesday. The signing formalizes the arrangement reached in December, allowing for a limited number of U.S. flights to Cuba.
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